Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Survey shows softer business performance in Q3

HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for the third quarter of 2024. The “expectations” index rose for a second straight quarter to 55.2 from 54.8 in Q2, reflecting sentiment continued to improve modestly among firms. The “current performance” index for business activity fell to 50.6 from 54.1 in Q2, indicating a further weakening of economic momentum after a challenging first half of 2024.Hong Kong leads bullsAt city level, Hong Kong and Dongguan registered improvements in both current performance and expectations sub-indices. Hong Kong posted the highest “expectations” index, rising to 58.8 from 49.7 in Q2, the steepest rise among the 11 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area cities, while “current performance” slightly increased by 0.2 points to 47.3. The “expectations” index of the other five cities in the survey were all above the 50 neutral mark.In line with the soft set of China macro data in July and August, the sub-indices for industry categories trended down in general, with the manufacturing sector suffering the most. In terms of “expectations”, while GBA manufacturers’ confidence may have been affected by a potential surge in US tariffs against China-origin products in the event of a Trump win in the November US presidential election, the score remained stable at 54.1, well above the neutral mark.Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, said: “The survey findings are in line with the economic data released in August, pointing to a slower industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment growth on subdued domestic demand and adverse weather. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that the optimism associated with China’s stronger-than-expected stimulus package introduced in late-September, together with the new phase of Fed’s rate cut cycle, has yet to reflect in the third quarter survey findings. We believe the business sentiment among GBA companies can be boosted in the near term, driven by the positive sentiment and jump in equity market turnover following the announcement of the stimulus measures.”60% GBA companies express concerns over risk factors – rates, economic growth and trade barriers topped the listWhile the rate-cutting cycle can serve as a tailwind to business, the market outlook remains challenging. 60% of respondents saw external and internal risks posing a substantial risk to their overall business in the next 12 months. “Higher global inflation and interest rates” (47%), “renewed China growth slowdown” (46%) and “trade tariffs, sanctions against China-origin products” (42%) were the top three concerns. The Fed’s recent jumbo rate cut in September, signalling potential relief to GBA companies, likely offset lingering trade and geopolitical risks in the run-up to the US presidential election.During the survey period, the discussion on tariff hikes against products of Chinese origin arose again. In terms of trade barriers, 47.2% of respondents said they were negatively impacted by tariff hikes versus 44.2% by sanctions and 34.6% by non-tariff barriers.In the event of further rise in trade disputes between China and the US/EU, of the 37% survey respondents involved in external trade and anticipating a change to their external trade in the next few months, 88% said they would front-load their second-half export orders, while 81% said they would front-load their imports to minimise the potential impacts to their businesses.  Irina Fan, HKTDC Director of Research, said: “GBA manufacturers may have concerns about a potential surge in US tariffs against China-origin products after the November US election. However, some 50-60% of the respondents do not anticipate any potential negative impacts on their business.”About the GBAIThe GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.Related materialsStandard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report: https://www.sc.com/hk/gba/gba-index-report/HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTgyMTM1MTk5NwPhotos download: https://bit.ly/3NrhLXcKelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, and Irina Fan, Director of Research, HKTDC, announced the latest GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) today (14 October). Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered Irina Fan, Director of Research, HKTDCMedia enquiriesCorporate Affairs DepartmentStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) LimitedFlora ChiuTel: (852) 3843 2285Email: flora.chiu@sc.comCommunications & Public Affairs DepartmentHKTDCKaty Wong                         Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4524              Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org     Email:clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 64. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

ASTRI’s Innovative Smart Mobility Technologies Shine at Autumn Electronics Fair

HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is showcasing smart mobility technologies, including cutting-edge Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technologies aim at enhancing autonomous driving safety, at the 44th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), running from 13-16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).The exhibition, drawing thousands of buyers and industry professionals from home and abroad, is one of the world’s premier electronics marketplaces, fostering industry exchange and collaboration.  Participation at this annual flagship event would help promote ASTRI’s connected autonomous vehicles technology, bringing homegrown innovation to the global arena, and reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a leading international innovation and technology hub.With smart mobility taking centre stage at this year’s Electronics Fair, ASTRI hosted a seminar today titled “Navigating Tomorrow: How Connected Autonomous Vehicles Reshape Industries”, where industry leaders shared insights into the future of autonomous driving, including market potential and associated challenges.ASTRI’s Chief Operating Officer Ir Chris Chong said at the seminar that autonomous vehicle (AV) technology mitigates human error and driving misconduct, thereby enhancing road safety. He added that the city’s autonomous driving technology is progressing in tandem with global developments. In alignment with the government’s initiative to further advance driverless technologies, ASTRI plans several autonomous bus trial runs at different locations in Hong Kong next year.Other seminar speakers include Mr Kenny Chan, Chief Director, Innovative Mind, ASTRI; Dr Weisong Wen, Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, and Team Member of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Mr Richard Lee, Functional Manager, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing and CUHK Institute of Health Equity; Ms Doris Leung, Founder and CEO, Diamond Cab (Hong Kong) Limited; Mr Jojo Xu, CEO and Co-founder, Libpet Tech Ltd; and Mr Falcon Chan, Partner, Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Deloitte China.ASTRI’s booth is located at HKCEC’s Convention Hall Foyer [booth number: CH-J04], and the smart mobility technologies on display at the fair are:1. Smart Mobility Management PlatformASTRI's platform offers comprehensive fleet management, including vehicle status monitoring and dispatching. Seamlessly integrating connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV), it meets the evolving demands of future smart mobility. By combining V2X systems with traffic data from open sources and ASTRI's own deployments, the platform leverages AI to provide real-time insights, transforming urban mobility. These insights facilitate informed and cautious decision-making, enhancing the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.2. Pilot Project of Autonomous AIBus Operation on Public Road with Real TrafficThe pilot project funded by the Smart Traffic Fund is being trailled firstly on public roads in Hong Kong. Following the Code of Practice for Trial and Pilot Use of Autonomous Vehicles published on 1 March 2024. The West Kowloon Cultural District serves as the testbed, the total length of the route is tentatively scheduled to be approximately two kilometers. A road test with selected passengers is scheduled to be commenced in 2025, providing practical data for the future adoption of autonomous driving technology on public roads in Hong Kong.3. Privacy-Preserving Sensing System on Roadside Units (RSUs)These systems collect environmental information while safeguarding personal privacy by processing data locally, without transmitting to cloud servers. This ensures real-time, low-power sensing capabilities, ideal for applications like smart home automation and robotics. This combination of data privacy and efficient sensing facilitates more secure and reliable technology integration into everyday life.4. Mid-Range and High-Precision Full-Dome Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)Utilising ASTRI-owned intellectual property, this LiDAR achieves high scanning accuracy at economical cost. Designed for medium-range, high-precision 3D sensing, it serves applications in building information modeling (BIM), security, intelligent logistics, and smart cities. The LiDAR enhances overall efficiency by generating detailed BIM models within seven minutes. Its integration with V2X technology advances smart mobility, detecting movements of road users in real-time, enhancing navigation capabilities of CAVs.5. Real-Time On-Train Intrusion Detection SystemThis system, which is co-developed by MTR and ASTRI, offers real-time detection of unexpected objects within tunnels, using multi-sensing fusion technology. It identifies objects even in extremely low-light conditions, generating a 3D train envelope and providing instant alerts. This enhances railway safety and contributes valuable data for the development of Smart Railway.Meanwhile, Dr Justin Chuang, Vice President, Communications Technologies, ASTRI spoke at the Symposium on Innovation & Technology, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Electronics and Technologies Association, where he discussed the role of wireless communications technologies in promoting digital twins and related applications.Media EnquiryConnie Lau       Tel: (852) 3406 2506 / (852) 9497 5390    Email: connielau@astri.orgBeatrice Lam     Tel: (852) 3406 0196 / (852) 9036 0212    Email: beatricelam@astri.orgPhoto Download https://bit.ly/4eEkNTZLegislator The Hon Ir Dr Lo Wai Kwok (sixth from right), visits ASTRI’s booth at the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) with the accompany of HKTDC Electronics and Electrical Appliances Advisory Committee Chairman Professor Steve Chuang (fifth from right) and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Ms Sophia Chong (seventh from right), along with other guests. Ms Jamie Cheng (eighth from right), Senior Director of Ecosystem University Technology Transfer and Marketing of ASTRI, introduces the latest smart mobility technologies on display. Both Professor Chuang and Dr Alfred Ng (fourth from left) are ASTRI’s Board of DirectorsASTRI is exhibiting at the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) from 13-16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing cutting-edge smart mobility technologies to international buyers and industry professionals. Picture shows Legislator The Hon Duncan Chiu (third from left), Mr Tony Wong (fourth from right), Commissioner for Digital Policy, HKSAR Government visiting ASTRI’s boothDr Alfred Ng (seventh from left) and Mr Anthony Tong (sixth from left) from ASTRI’s Board of Directors joined Ir Chris Chong (fifth from left), Chief Operating Officer, ASTRI and Ms Jamie Cheng (seventh from right), Senior Director of EUTT and Marketing of ASTRI, along with other ASTRIANs at the boothIr Chris Chong, Chief Operating Officer, ASTRI delivers welcome remarks at the “Navigating Tomorrow: How Connected Autonomous Vehicles Reshape Industries” seminar     Dr Justin Chuang, Vice President of Communications Technologies at ASTRI, speaks at the Symposium on Innovation & Technology, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Electronics and Technologies Association    About ASTRIHong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; Innovative Mind, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New-Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred more than 1,500 technologies to the industry and has been granted over 1,100 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries. For further information, please visit www.astri.org Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

金嗓子:高成长性持续兑现 长期回报股东凸显投资价值

香港, 2024年10月14日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近年来,中国政府持续出台政策,促进中医药传承创新发展。作为国民老字号品牌,金嗓子(06896.HK)不断创新求变,展现出全新的发展活力。2024年上半年,尽管中药板块受去年同期高基数影响业绩短期承压,但金嗓子依然实现了业绩持续增长,高成长性凸显。具体来看,2024年上半年,金嗓子实现收入约人民币524.5百万元,同比增加9.4%;毛利润约人民币391.8百万元,同比增加8.2%;公司权益持有人应占溢利约人民币134.2百万元,同比增加9.9%,各项经营指标均取得了不错的表现。在持续增长的同时,金嗓子坚持以长期稳定的分红回报股东。据统计,自上市以来,公司累计现金分红12.8亿港元,期间净利润为18.1亿港元。自2021年起,公司加大分红力度,现金分红金额连年创下历史新高。2023年,公司现金分红4.4亿港元,股利支付率高达161%。分红力度的提升,进一步印证了公司的盈利能力。业绩持续增长背后,源于于金嗓子在保持自身核心产品竞争力的同时,持续拓展大健康市场,谋划长期增长空间。金嗓子喉片和金嗓子喉宝是金嗓子的基本盘。近年来,随着人们健康意识的日渐提高,特别是金嗓子喉片被列入新冠感染者用药目录推荐用药后,市场对其需求持续扩大,带动其销售收入持续增加,为金嗓子业绩增长提供了坚实的市场基础。为满足日益增长的需求,金嗓子在渠道端持续发力,不断拓宽产品覆盖范围。目前,金嗓子分销网络覆盖中国所有省份、自治区及直辖市,且其产品出口已涵盖全球五大洲共56个国家和地区,品牌影响力持续提升。在此基础上,金嗓子精心布局大健康领域,通过持续加强新品研发,丰富产品矩阵,以满足不同消费者的差异化需求,拓宽公司收入来源。在研发方面,金嗓子正建设研发产业化基地二期工程,将成为公司大健康产业生产厂房及大健康产业研发中心,通过引入高科技研发团队和智能制造、智能销售,金嗓子致力于开发更多大健康产品。在产品方面,公司已推出金嗓子肠宝、金嗓子复合益生菌含片、银杏叶片等多款大健康产品。其中,金嗓子肠宝益生元于2024年3月通过香港相关部门检测合格已进入相关市场。得益于业务的稳健发展,金嗓子获得市场广泛认可。2024年2月,金嗓子旗下主打产品的「都乐」品牌荣获第三批中华老字号品牌荣誉。2024年7月,在2024年中国融资大奖中,金嗓子一举摘得「最具潜力上市公司奖」和「年度最具创新产品奖」两项重磅荣誉。总体而言,金嗓子凭借牢固的品牌根基和持续的创新能力,在巩固传统业务的同时,逐步形成大健康产业的新增长极。未来,在传统业务和大健康业务的共同驱动下,金嗓子有望拓展更大的发展空间,促进自身价值持续增长。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

LAUD Launches Comprehensive Marketing Solutions for Fintech Companies: Leveraging Blockchain, and Advanced AI Tools

London, UK – October 14, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – LAUD, a London-based marketing firm, is at the forefront of fintech innovation, providing comprehensive solutions that empower financial technology companies to maximize their digital presence and operational efficiency. Leveraging the power of blockchain and Web3 technology, LAUD’s specialized services enable fintech firms to streamline processes, optimize client engagement, and build stronger brand identities. “We understand the unique challenges faced by fintech companies and have developed tailored solutions that incorporate blockchain, Web3, and advanced AI tools to solve these pain points,” said a representative from LAUD. “Our goal is to help our clients navigate the complexities of the fintech ecosystem, from smart API integrations to CRM automation, ensuring they stay ahead of the competition.” In addition to their technology-driven solutions, LAUD offers a full suite of marketing services, including social media management, PR strategy development, and content creation. Their AI-powered social media management platform allows fintech companies to maintain an active online presence, engage with their audience more effectively, and optimize their digital footprint. LAUD’s team of experts works closely with clients to design and execute strategies that not only enhance brand visibility but also foster long-term growth. By utilizing advanced analytics and AI tools, LAUD ensures that every marketing campaign is data-driven, measurable, and aligned with the client’s business goals. For more information, visit their official website. LAUD is a London-based marketing firm specializing in solutions for fintech companies. Their services range from blockchain and Web3 integrations to CRM automation and AI-powered social media management. LAUD’s comprehensive approach helps fintech firms leverage the latest technologies to drive innovation and market growth. LAUD is specializing in solutions for fintech companies. Their services range from blockchain and Web3 integrations to CRM automation and AI-powered social media management. By implementing CRM automation, LAUD streamlines customer relationship processes, allowing fintech firms to enhance engagement, personalize communication, and improve customer retention. This automation not only saves time but also provides valuable insights into customer behavior, enabling companies to tailor their offerings effectively. Additionally, LAUD’s expertise in Web3 integrations empowers fintech businesses to tap into decentralized technologies, fostering transparency and security in transactions. This integration can lead to increased trust among users, thereby attracting a more extensive customer base. Through their comprehensive approach, LAUD helps fintech firms leverage the latest technologies to drive innovation and market growth, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Social Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laud-uk/ Instagram: Media contact Brand: LAUD Contact: Media team Email: support@laud.tech Website: https://laud.tech The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...

GF Securities Fully Supports Hong Kong Youths to Achieve Entrepreneurship Dreams

HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition (referred to as 'HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition') Hong Kong Regional Final has successfully concluded, and the 'GF Innovation Award' sponsored by GF Securities (000776.SZ; 1776.HK) was ultimately won by the Pest0 team. The Pest0 team is applying for a patent for their natural pest-repellent pellets, which have won high recognition from the judges for its eco-friendly, reusable, and safe features.Group photo of Mr. Wu Xin ,the Managing Director of GF Holdings (Hong Kong)Corporation Limited (third from left),and members of Pest0, winning team ofthe 'GF Innovation Award'Mr. Charles Lin, CEO of GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited, said, 'In the current landscape of global economic development, entrepreneurial spirit is like a lighthouse, illuminating the journey of innovation. Entrepreneurs are not only dream chasers but also shapers of the future. They act like catalysts, stimulating the innovation and vitality of the entire society, and building a business ecosystem full of infinite possibilities. Through One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition, we witnessed the inheritance and promotion of such entrepreneurial spirit. GF Securities (Hong Kong) is willing to walk side by side with all entrepreneurs with dreams, writing a new chapter of high-quality innovative development together.'As a leading national securities firm in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, GF Securities has always been committed to serving the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and enhancing its financial competitiveness. Hong Kong is located in the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with a high degree of internationalization in its capital markets, providing a favorable growth environment for startups. In response to the emerging innovative and entrepreneurial new forces with a global vision in the Greater Bay Area, GF Securities has sponsored the 'HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition for eight consecutive years since 2017, donating more than RMB1 million. With its own advantages, GF Securities actively promotes the younger generation rooted in Hong Kong and with a global outlook to devote themselves to entrepreneurial endeavours, and cultivates more outstanding entrepreneurs for the future in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with an eye on the international market.Up to now, the 'HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition' has been successfully held for 14 years, expanding to five regions including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan and Hong Kong. It has identified and nurtured many projects and teams with commercial prospects, including well-known enterprises such as DJI drones and Yunzhou unmanned surface vehicles. In 2024, the Competition has more than 300 participating teams from Hong Kong and around the world by adding the 'International Student Track', which invited teams from 15 countries and regions including Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam, further enhancing its influence.GF Securities, as the platinum sponsor of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition, participated and offered full support throughout the event. In addition to establishing GF Innovation award, GF Securities also leveraged its professional advantages in the capital market to provide professional guidance and support for college entrepreneurs. GF Securities appointed experienced investors as judges to engage in face-to-face exchanges with participating student teams, facilitating the progress of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition in good order.Over the years, the 'GF Innovation Award' has achieved remarkable performance, with innovative projects covering emerging fields such as Fintech, biology, IoT, new energy, and healthcare, where unicorn companies have been continuously emerging in recent years. It's represented by the Allegrow Biotech team established in 2023 and its three co-founders, namely Dr. Laurence Lau, Dr. Melody Chung, and Prof. Chau Ying, all coming from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Dr. Laurence Lau said: 'We hope to show the innovative immune cell manufacturing technology of Allegrow through the Competition. Meanwhile, the cash awards and investment opportunities provided by the Competition are also of great help to the company's further development and expansion, contributing to the commercialization plan of our products.'At present, with the support of cash awards provided by GF Securities and the Competition, the Allegrow team has steadily developed three products to meet the needs of different immune cell therapeutics manufacturing. For the future, Dr. Laurence Lau said that the team will continue to optimize AimGel technology, diversify manufacturing applications for different targeted immune cells, expand a broader market, and assist innovative biopharmaceutical companies in conducting batch immune cell manufacturing more efficiently and conveniently. It is expected that products reaching GMP level will be launched in 2026 to embark on a new stage.In mainland China, GF Securities has initiated the Small-scale Start-up Support for University Students of GF Securities for 10 consecutive years, with a cumulative investment of more than RMB20 million in financial support, has issued RMB9.7 million in support for 470 outstanding entrepreneurship projects, and has engaged more than 300 startup mentors for more than 60 universities to carry out a series of entrepreneurship activities. These activities not only provide valuable support and guidance to university students but also effectively promote the integration of industry-university-research, as well as the cultivation of innovative and entrepreneurial talents.In addition, GF Securities has also made great efforts in the field of social responsibility. GF Securities Social Charity Foundation, jointly initiated by GF Securities, GF Fund, GF Futures, and GF Xinde in 2011, is the first foundation with a securities firm as the main initiator and has received the highest 5A rating in social organization evaluation in China. For over ten years, the foundation has carried out a series of influential social welfare projects focusing on rural revitalization, educational assistance, financial empowerment, and medical assistance. As of now, GF Securities Social Charity Foundation has donated nearly RMB300 million in total.Looking ahead, GF Securities will continue to uphold its welfare concept of 'Gathering the Love from the Bottom of Heart', actively fulfill social responsibilities, and strive to promote the vigorous development of youth innovation and entrepreneurship at home and abroad, contributing its strength to the prosperity and development of the Greater Bay Area and society as a whole. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

推动全球创新热潮 广发证券全力支持港青创业圆梦

香港, 2024年10月14日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港科技大学-信和百万奖金创业大赛(简称"港科大创业大赛")香港赛区总决赛已圆满落幕,由广发证券(000776.SZ;1776.HK)冠名赞助的"广发证券创新奖"最终由Pest0团队摘得桂冠。Pest0团队正在申请专利的天然防虫颗粒,凭借其环保、可重复使用及安全的特点,赢得了评委们的高度认可。广发控股(香港)董事总经理武鑫先生(左三),与"广发证券创新奖"获奖团队Pest0成员合影广发控股(香港)有限公司CEO林晓东表示:"在当今全球经济发展的格局中,企业家精神犹如灯塔,照亮创新的航程。企业家不仅是梦想的追逐者,更是未来的塑造者,他们如同催化剂,激发全社会创新、图强的活力,构建出一个充满无限可能的商业生态体系。通过百万奖金创业大赛,我们见证了这种企业家精神的传承与发扬。广发证券(香港)愿与所有怀揣梦想的企业家并肩前行,共同书写高质量创新发展的新篇章。"作为深耕粤港澳大湾区的全国领先券商,广发证券始终以服务粤港澳大湾区建设和提升大湾区金融竞争力为己任。香港地处粤港澳大湾区的核心地带,资本市场国际化程度高,为初创企业提供了优渥的成长土壤。针对大湾区涌现出的拥有全球视野的创新创业生力军,广发证券自2017年起,连续八年赞助香港科技大学创业大赛,捐资逾百万,以自身优势积极推动扎根香港、放眼全球的年轻一代投身创业事业,为粤港澳大湾区培养更多面向国际市场的优秀未来企业家。截至目前,"港科大创业大赛"已成功举办十四届,赛事扩大至北京、广州、深圳、佛山,连同香港共计五个赛区,发掘并培养了不少具有商业前景的项目及团队,包括大疆无人机、云洲无人船等知名企业。2024年,香港赛区参赛团队超300个,新增"国际学生组赛道",邀请了来自澳大利亚、加拿大、德国、印度、新加坡、美国和越南等15个国家和地区的参赛队伍,影响力进一步提升。广发证券作为港科大创业大赛的白金赞助商,全程参与支持赛事。除设立冠名奖项外,广发证券还结合自身在资本市场的专业优势,为大学生创业者提供专业指导和支持,并委派资深投资人担任评委,与参赛学生团队面对面交流,助力港科大创业大赛顺利推进。多年来,"广发证券创新奖"成果斐然,创新项目覆盖了科技金融、生物、物联网、新能源、医疗等近年来独角兽企业不断涌现的新兴赛道。以2023年成立的Allegrow Biotech团队为代表,其三位联合创办人刘知明博士、曾靖婷博士及周迎教授均来自香港科技大学化学及生物工程学系。刘知明博士表示:"我们希望通过比赛展示Allegrow的创新免疫细胞培养技术。同时,比赛提供的奖金和投资机会,也可以为公司下一步发展和扩大规模提供很大帮助,有助于实现我们产品的商业化计划。"目前,在广发证券及赛事提供的奖金支持下,Allegrow团队已稳步开发了三个产品,以满足不同的免疫细胞培育应用需求。对于未来,刘知明博士表示,团队将继续优化AimGel技术,多元化靶向免疫细胞培养应用,拓展更广阔的市场空间,助力创新生物药厂更高效便捷地进行批量免疫细胞培养。预计2026年将推出达到GMP级的产品,踏上新的台阶。在境内,广发证券连续10年发起"广发证券大学生微创业行动",累计投入资金支持超过人民币2000万元,已为470个优秀创业项目发放扶持金人民币970万元,并聘请了300多名微创业导师走进60余所高校,开展了一系列丰富多彩的创业活动。这些活动不仅为大学生创业者提供了宝贵的扶持和指导,还有效地促进了产学研的融合发展及创新创业人才培养。而广发证券在公益领域的努力还不止于此。由广发证券与广发基金、广发期货和广发信德于2011年共同发起设立的广发证券社会公益基金会,是国内第一家以券商作为主要发起人,并获得社会组织评估最高等级5A级的基金会。十余年来,该基金会以乡村振兴、助学兴教、金融赋能、医疗救助为主线,开展了一系列有影响力的社会公益项目。截至目前,广发证券社会公益基金会累计捐赠金额近人民币3亿元。展望未来,广发证券将继续秉持"广聚爱,发于心"的公益理念,积极履行社会责任,全力推动境内外青年创新创业事业蓬勃发展,为大湾区乃至全社会的繁荣和发展贡献广发力量。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

泛远国际附属获中国物流与采购联合会评为”4A级物流企业”

香港, 2024年10月14日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 泛远国际控股集团有限公司(上市编号:2516,下称"泛远国际";连同其附属公司,统称"泛远国际"或"本集团")欣然宣布,本集团全资附属公司杭州泛远国际物流有限公司("杭州泛远")位列中国物流与采购联合会"第三十八批A级物流企业名单",成功获评为"4A级物流企业",标志着国家级权威机构对本集团物流服务表现之肯定,印证本集团品牌与实力兼具。“A级物流企业”是由国务院批准设立的中国唯一一家物流与采购行业综合性社团组织——中国物流与采购联合会评估审定,依据《物流企业分类与评估指标》(GB/T 19680-2013)国家标准和其物流企业综合评估相关标准,对企业的经营状况、资产、设备设施、管理及服务、人员素质和信息化水平六个方面进行综合评估,为物流行业极具公信力的称号。为表彰及授予荣誉称号,中国物流与采购联合会于11日在中国宁夏银川市举办"38届物流企业授牌暨供应链创新发展大会",泛远国际总裁办公室主任孙敏女士亲临会场领奖。图:泛远国际总裁办公室主任孙敏女士(右三)亲临会场领奖图:杭州泛远国际物流有限公司获中国物流与采购联合会评为"4A级物流企业"是次杭州泛远成功通过专业及严谨的评审,获评为较高等级之"4A级物流企业"称号,标志行业和市场各界对杭州泛远乃至本集团之综合实力及市场影响力的充分认可,更离不开本集团在物流服务领域的持续创新探索。本集团作为知名的跨境电商物流服务商、数字化物流解决方案商,多年来持续进行创新,透过自主研发物流运输系统实现数字化、智能化,并拥有逾80项软件著作权及专利,同时与多家知名跨境电商实现深度跨境合作,持续发挥自身优势,致力成为行业领先企业。此次获评为"4A级物流企业",正是市场对本集团表现的高度认可,亦将是本集团继续发力物流创新与服务体验提升的极大鼓舞。泛远国际控股集团有限公司主席、行政总裁兼执行董事王泉先生表示:"我们非常高兴见证本集团附属公司杭州泛远荣获国家‘4A级物流企业’称号,这不仅是对本集团在行业标准、专业能力以及管理体系上的高度认可,更是对我们长期以来坚持‘品质第一、客户至上’经营理念的有力证明。展望未来,本集团将持续推动创新,优化服务流程,提升运营效率,确保每一位客户都能享受到我们承诺的高标准服务。同时,本集团亦将继续以客户为中心,以创新为动力,以效率为保障,不断追求卓越,与客户共同迎接每一个挑战,创造更多价值。"有关泛远国际控股集团有限公司(股份代号:2516.HK)泛远国际控股集团有限公司于2023年12月在香港联交所主板挂牌上市,为中国知名的跨境电子商务物流服务供应商,主要提供端到端跨境配送服务、货运代理服务以及其他物流服务,致力打造稳、快、优的跨境电子商务物流服务体系。本集团作为中国(杭州)跨境电子商务综合试验区首批试点企业,拥有创新的自研物流运输系统,采用直营网点模式,网点遍布中国主要贸易中心,尤其聚焦于长江三角洲及粤港澳大湾区。本集团设有30多个境内网点,1,100多家供应商网路,服务覆盖全球超过220多个国家和地区,向客户提供多项灵活可靠的跨境配送选项及定制化供应链解决方案。有关杭州泛远国际物流有限公司杭州泛远国际物流有限公司为本集团全资附属公司,主营国际海运、国际空运、国际快件代理业务、跨境电子商务供应链及全球物流仓储整体解决方案等服务。公司秉承"以人为本,倾力亲为"的宗旨,致力于打造以涵盖国际货物运输所有业务门类的操作平台为核心的,集仓储、分拨、配送、物流方案解决为一体的,以跨境物流和全球仓储服务为基础的一站式集成物流解决方案供应商。此新闻稿由金融公关(香港)有限公司代表泛远国际控股集团有限公司发布。如有垂询,请联络:金融公关(香港)有限公司赵泳丝小姐/张晓茵小姐/陈璐小姐电邮:far@financialpr.hk电话:(852)2610 0846 传真: (852)2610 0842 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

美国未能阻止神秘无人机在敏感军事基地盘旋数周 – WSJ

(SeaPRwire) -   美国官员对如何应对美国本土上空的无人机群感到困惑 《华尔街日报》披露,去年 12 月,一架身份不明的无人机编队侵入限制空域,可能对弗吉尼亚州的一个美国军事基地进行了侦察,五角大楼对此无能为力。 据《华尔街日报》周六援引数十名美国官员、警方报告和法庭文件报道,去年年底,人们发现无人机群在弗吉尼亚州海岸的兰利空军基地附近飞行——兰利空军基地是美国少数几个部署 F-22 猛禽隐形战斗机的基地之一。 美国空军前将军马克·凯利在 12 月获悉入侵事件后估计,主要的无人驾驶飞行器 (UAV) “大约 20 英尺长,以超过 100 英里的时速飞行,高度约为 3,000 到 4,000 英尺,”其他无人机紧随其后。该报道称,这些无人机以一种或两种固定翼机组与较小的四旋翼机组为伴飞行的模式,这些四旋翼机组的大小与 20 磅的商用无人机相当,通常在较低的高度运行。 凯利指出,数十架无人机向南飞过切萨皮克湾,朝着诺福克和美国海军海豹突击队第六分队特种作战部队驻扎的基地以及诺福克海军基地——一个大型海军港口——进发。 当消息传到白宫时,据报道官员们试图集思广益应对措施。 军用雷达——调谐以探测较大的军用飞机并忽略任何类似于鸟的东西——通常无法探测到这些无人机,需要重新校准。这些令人讨厌的四旋翼机也是在一个无法与现成无人机通信的无线电频率上进行控制的。警方试图追捕这些无人机,追踪它们的行动,但最终未能确定其所有者。 当局对击落这些无人机持怀疑态度。联邦法律禁止军方在军事基地附近击落无人机,除非它们构成直接威胁——这并不包括空中侦察,《华尔街日报》写道。干扰这些无人机被认为对当地的 911 紧急系统和 Wi-Fi 网络存在风险。使用定向能武器将其击落被认为对商用飞机的风险太大。 根据该报道,在 12 月 23 日,飞行停止,肇事者仍然是个谜。当局未能确定是谁对这些飞行负责,但据报道确信,这种史无前例的入侵事件过于复杂,不可能是业余爱好者策划的。 这不是美国关键基础设施上空发现身份不明无人机的唯一案例。两个月前,据报道,五架无人机在美国拉斯维加斯郊外的内华达州国家安全基地——美国核试验场——上空被发现。官员们尚未确定幕后策划者。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

朝鲜称炮兵部队已“做好开火准备”瞄准韩国

(SeaPRwire) -   朝鲜领导人金正恩的妹妹警告称,首尔任何“挑衅”都将以“可怕的灾难”告终。 据朝鲜官方通讯社朝中社周日报道,朝鲜军队已下令前线炮兵部队“做好开火准备”,此前据称来自韩国的无人机在平壤上空投放了宣传传单。 朝鲜政府周五声称,韩国本月三次派遣无人机携带宣传传单飞越其首都,包括本周早些时候的两次飞行。朝中社报道称,虽然朝鲜之前对宣传活动采取了以装满垃圾和排泄物的箱子回击的方式,但最新的事件需要采取军事行动。 “人民军总参谋部于10月12日下达了对边境联合炮兵部队的初步作战命令……做好开火准备,”该机构援引朝鲜国防部的消息报道。 报道补充说,该命令“将八个全副武装的炮兵旅处于备战状态,随时准备开火。” 据美国军方资助的智库兰德公司2020年的一份报告,朝鲜据信在其南部边境沿线部署了超过1万门火炮,其中6000门火炮可以攻击韩国主要人口中心。兰德公司报告估计,如果朝鲜半岛发生战争,首尔、仁川、金浦和其他韩国城市将在1小时内造成超过20.5万人死亡。 金正恩的妹妹金与正周日在朝中社发表的一份声明中警告称,平壤认为韩国的“散布传单”是“严重的有政治动机的挑衅行为,侵犯了主权。” “如果再次发现韩国无人机出现在我们首都上空,必将导致一场可怕的灾难,”金与正宣称。 韩国国防部长金永贤最初否认向朝鲜领空派遣无人机。然而,韩国联合参谋本部随后表示,他们“无法确认朝鲜的指控是否属实。” 无人机事件发生在朝鲜宣布测试其“超大型”4.5吨常规弹头的“火卫-11”弹道导弹新变种不到一个月后。这一宣布是在美国和韩国在该地区结束大规模军演几周内做出的。尽管华盛顿和首尔将这些军演描述为防御性的,但朝鲜外交部称之为“侵略性的挑衅性战争演习。” 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

美军将部署到以色列 – 五角大楼

(SeaPRwire) -   美军将部署到以色列,以在以色列可能对伊朗发动袭击之前操作导弹防御系统 五角大楼新闻秘书帕特·莱德少将在周日宣布,美国已下令将“萨德”反导系统部署到以色列,以及一支美军士兵的队伍来操作该系统。此举标志着自去年以色列-哈马斯战争爆发以来,美军作战部队首次在以色列领土上部署。 莱德表示,“萨德”电池“以及相关的美国军方人员”将驻扎在以色列,“以帮助加强以色列的防空力量,此前伊朗于 4 月 13 日和 10 月 1 日对以色列进行了前所未有的袭击。”  莱德指出,美国总统乔·拜登下令部署该系统,而白宫此前曾表示,拜登“没有在战斗中派遣美军地面部队的计划或意图”。 “萨德”或末段高空区域防御系统是一种移动反弹道导弹系统,旨在在其下降阶段检测和拦截弹道导弹。它以八倍音速发射非爆炸性弹丸,依靠动能来摧毁来袭导弹。 一个“萨德”电池由 95 名士兵和六辆可发射总共 48 枚拦截弹的卡车式发射器组成。 美国在去年 10 月以色列-哈马斯战争爆发后向沙特阿拉伯部署了“萨德”电池,并在 2019 年在以色列进行了训练演习。然而,自从当前冲突开始以来,该系统及其操作的美军士兵都没有被派往以色列。 今年早些时候,虽然美军士兵参与了加沙地带沿海的一项简短的援助任务,但他们没有踏入巴勒斯坦飞地。 此次部署正值以色列准备对 10 月 1 日伊朗的导弹袭击做出回应之际,伊朗当时向以色列军事目标发射了约 200 枚弹道导弹。德黑兰坚持认为,这次袭击是对以色列暗杀哈马斯领导人伊斯梅尔·哈尼亚在德黑兰和真主党领导人哈桑·纳斯鲁拉以及贝鲁特的一名伊朗高级将领的“合法”回应。 普遍预计以色列将目标锁定伊朗的石油或核基础设施,尽管美国已建议耶路撒冷不要选择任何一个。无论以色列采取何种形式的回应,伊朗都誓言报复。本周早些时候,德黑兰的一位消息人士告诉俄罗斯卫星通讯社,这种报复将是“成比例的”。如果耶路撒冷将伊朗的石油基础设施作为目标,德黑兰将通过袭击以色列的炼油厂做出回应。消息人士解释说,对其他基础设施(如发电厂或核设施)的袭击,同样会引发对以色列相应设施的报复性打击。 莱德发表声明前几个小时,伊朗外交部长赛义德·阿巴斯·阿拉格奇警告说,美国正在将“其士兵的生命置于危险之中,因为他们部署到以色列操作美国导弹系统。”  阿拉格奇补充说:“虽然我们最近几天做出了巨大的努力来遏制我们地区全面战争,但我明确表示,我们在保卫人民和利益方面没有红线。” 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。